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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.74, 4,925.79 and 975.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.74, 4,925.79 and 975.42 is: 1,463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.74 : 4,925.79 = 975.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.74/4,925.79 = 975.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.74x = 4,925.79 × 975.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.74x = 4,804,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,804,714.08/3,283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.18

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